Definitions
- Describing an action or response that is spontaneous and not influenced by external factors. - Referring to a behavior or statement that is voluntary and not prompted by any outside source. - Talking about a decision or action that is made without any prior suggestion or influence.
- Describing something that is given or offered without being requested or asked for. - Referring to a product or service that is provided without any prior agreement or contract. - Talking about advice or opinions that are given without being sought after or desired.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or things that are not prompted or requested.
- 2Both words can refer to behavior or statements that are voluntary.
- 3Both words can be used to describe unwanted or unexpected actions or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unprompted is more commonly used to describe actions or responses, while unsolicited is more commonly used to describe things that are given or offered.
- 2Connotation: Unprompted has a neutral or positive connotation, while unsolicited can have a negative connotation.
- 3Subjectivity: Unprompted is subjective and depends on the individual's perception of what is considered prompted or not, while unsolicited is more objective and refers to things that are given or offered without request.
- 4Formality: Unsolicited is more formal than unprompted and is often used in legal or business contexts.
Remember this!
Unprompted and unsolicited are synonyms that describe actions or things that are not prompted or requested. However, unprompted is more commonly used to describe actions or responses that are voluntary and not influenced by external factors, while unsolicited is more commonly used to describe things that are given or offered without being requested or asked for. Additionally, unsolicited has a more formal connotation and is often used in legal or business contexts.
